Dr. M. Sanjayan, CEO of Conservation International: “Disney has always been inspired by nature – and it is a uniquely powerful brand that inspires, educates, and entertains, all at the same time. Today’s announcement is more than about reducing single-use plastic waste, it’s also about showing millions of kids and adults from around the world the many ways we can change our daily habits to care for the oceans and protect nature that sustains us all. It also builds on Disney’s longstanding commitment to conservation and environmental stewardship, a legacy that stretches from the highlands of Peru to the islands of the South Pacific.”

What Disney Has Already Accomplished:

Reduced net greenhouse gas emissions by 41 percent

Diverted nearly 50 percent of waste from landfills and incineration in 2017

Analysis:

This move follows Disney stores elimination of plastic bags

National Geographic, which Disney will own if the 21 Century Fox purchase goes through, has an initiative to eliminate plastic straws across the globe.